A journalist has declared The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst as the must-watch true crime documentary, describing it as the "craziest" and leaving her with "shivers down my spine." After years of hearing glowing reviews, she finally streamed the series and was left utterly speechless.
What Makes The Jinx Stand Out
First aired in 2015, The Jinx quickly became a landmark in true crime. Sky, which streams the series on NOW and HBO Max, noted it is "one of the most definitive true crime documentaries of all time." The series is the result of nearly a decade of research, uncovering police files, witness testimony, never-before-seen footage, private prison recordings, and thousands of hidden documents.
The Story of Robert Durst
The documentary delves into the life of Robert Durst, an eccentric heir to a New York real estate empire long suspected in three unsolved murders but never convicted. The series explores his murky past and the evidence surrounding the cases.
Critical Acclaim and Viewer Reactions
The Jinx holds a 90% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. One viewer called it "compelling, chilling, weird" and "the best docu-series of 2015." Another said it was "perhaps the best true crime docuseries ever." A third praised its "unmatchable ending." On social media, a viewer claimed the final episode was "mind blowing" and "beyond my immediate comprehension."
The Jaw-Dropping Finale
The journalist noted that the finale left her "completely lost for words" and compelled her to watch Series 2 immediately. She admitted the show gave her "genuine chills throughout." NOW TV previously posted on Facebook: "The most chilling end to a documentary you'll ever see." One viewer recalled: "I remember my mom watching this documentary I always remembered his eyes so dark and empty still gives me the creeps."
The Jinx is available to stream on NOW and HBO Max.
